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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many levels are there in the Kohlberg's system for moral intellect?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

2. Harry Stack Sullivan said, "Human behavior is more simply ______________________."
(a) Animalistic than otherwise.
(b) Stupid than otherwise.
(c) Godly than otherwise.
(d) Human than otherwise.

3. What does Garbarino claim that boys, because of masculine socialization, feel an intense pressure to be?
(a) Abusive and cruel.
(b) Kind and considerate.
(c) Tender and sweet.
(d) Tough and powerful.

4. What did the two boys in Gloverville have in their car that they drove around for several days?
(a) A kidnapped victim.
(b) A dead bird.
(c) A dead body.
(d) A stray dog.

5. MST stands for ____________________.
(a) Multi simplistic therapy.
(b) Multi systemic therapy.
(c) Multi social therapy.
(d) Multi sense therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does psychiatrist James Gilligan believe most acts of violence are caused by?

2. The first concern of any residential center should be _____________________.

3. In addition to helping deter violent teens, character education helps to __________________.

4. Institutional life for violent boys should communicate __________________.

5. What is the second task, according to Garbarino's political agenda to stop youth violence?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do positive connections and relationships help vulnerable youths to avoid violence?

2. What is Garbarino's belief about what is involved in a complete rehabilitation program for violent boys?

3. What is the debate on the role of government and public institutions in child development?

4. What are depersonalization and desensitization, and how do they encourage violence?

5. Why is the measure of wealth to a child difficult?

6. What is the most effective violence prevention and reduction program?

7. What are the four breakdowns of childhood protection that Garbarino discusses in the book?

8. What does Garbarino point out in his ten facts of violent life in terms of the temperament of violent youth?

9. What is a moral circle, and how does this affect violent teens?

10. What is resilience? Explain what the study done by psychologist Pat Tolan shows in terms of how things can overcome resilience.

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